Nomos

Obolos Webauction 10  –  30 June 2018

Nomos, Obolos Webauction 10

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and early Medieval Coins, multiple lots

Sa, 30.06.2018, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos, circa 560-546 BC. Siglos (Bronze, with contemporary silver plating, 15 mm, 4.96 g), Sardes, 550-546. Confronted foreparts of a lion, on the left, and a bull, on the right. Rev. Two incuse squares of unequal size. Dewing 2428. SNG Kayhan 1024-1026. Some breaks in the plating, otherwise . Good fine.

This is particularly interesting because it is an ancient forgery of the first major issue of silver coins! As such, this is a demonstration of the old adage that if someone makes an object of value, someone else will try and fake it.

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Price realized 70 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
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